Ireland: PhD in Natural peptides to enhance food quality and safety

Deadline: 15 August 2014

Applications are invited for a PhD position, which is aimed at investigating the ability of a range of a food grade bio preservatives to enhance the activity of a number of bacteriocins (antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteria) including nisin and nisin derivatives, lacticin 3147 and bactofensin for the control of food related pathogenic bacteria or food spoilage organisms. The project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (DAFF) for the duration of three years. The successful candidate will hold a BSc and/or MSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or a related discipline, and will become part of a dynamic and well-funded research group based in the Department of Microbiology. Candidates should be self-motivated, while previous laboratory experience in microbiology/molecular biology is highly desirable.

To Apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, as well as a comprehensive curriculum vitae and the names of (at least) two referees. Applications will be accepted until Friday 15^th August.

Applications (only in electronic format) should be sent to (and further information can be obtained from): Dr. Des Field  (E-mail: des.field@ucc.ie) or Prof. Colin Hill (E-mail: c.hill@ucc.ie).